International demand for gold is higher than ever, with prices rising accordingly. Investors have caught gold fever, but instead of heading for Alaska with a spade and sieve, they are speculating on stock exchanges with gold funds and certificates.

The American Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. Authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, it was first released by the United States Mint in 1986. The Gold Eagle contains one ounce of pure gold.

The 1933 Double Eagle coin needs three security guards to accompany it wherever it goes. Curator Karen Lee told the BBC that the 1933 coin was never supposed to make it into circulation, which is why it is so rare.